Expedited Process Improves Learning Environments for Children in 11 Schools
BOSTON - State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), and Jack McCarthy, MSBA Executive Director/Deputy CEO, announced today that the MSBA Board of Directors has approved up to $18,650,084 for 11 Accelerated Repair Projects in 7 school districts.
"The Accelerated Repair Program allows us to make critical repairs to more schools in less time," said Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. "By improving the learning environment for our children, the Program also makes schools more energy efficient and generates significant cost savings."
The main goals of the Accelerated Repair Program are to improve learning environments for children and teachers, reduce energy use, and generate cost savings for districts. The program provides funding for the repair or replacement of roofs, windows, and boilers in schools that are otherwise structurally, functionally, and educationally sound.
"The MSBA continues to partner with Massachusetts communities in the ongoing work of upgrading their public schools," Executive Director/Deputy CEO McCarthy said. "These improvements to school facilities can only enhance students’ ability to excel in the classroom."
Below is a list of projects that were approved for Accelerated Repair Program grants at the Board meeting today:
| District | School | Scope | Total Project Budget | Estimated MaximumTotal Facilities Grant |
| Mashpee | Quashnet Elementary School | Roof, Window/Door | $10,477,884 | $3,601,475 |
| North Middlesex Regional School District | Hawthorne Brook Middle School | Window/Door | $4,109,125 | $1,334,051 |
| Squannacook Early Childhood Center | Roof | $4,570,277 | $1,116,135 | |
| Varnum Brook Elementary School | Roof, Window/Door | $8,977,987 | $3,896,491 | |
| Quaboag Regional School District | Warren Elementary School | Window/Door | $1,048,662 | $687,289 |
| Somerville | Winter Hill Community Innovation School | Roof, Window/Door | $3,968,259 | $2,506,997 |
| Springfield | Thomas M. Balliet Elementary School | Roof | $2,089,300 | $1,564,966 |
| Balliet Middle School | Window/Door | $1,707,255 | $973,189 | |
| Topsfield | Proctor Elementary School | Roof | $4,157,264 | $1,272,609 |
| Steward Elementary School | Roof | $3,652,951 | $1,120,085 | |
| Wayland | Loker Elementary School | Window/Door | $1,890,000 | $576,797 |
| Totals | $46,648,964 | $18,650,084 | ||
The MSBA partners with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective public school facilities. Since its 2004 inception, the Authority has made over 1,750 site visits to more than 250 school districts as part of its due diligence process and has made over $12.5 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects.
